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    What Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market

    By Lee Bittinger | March 16, 2023

    What Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News: “Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in many places remains strong largely due to the... Read More

    4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

    By Lee Bittinger | March 9, 2023

    4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best offer.... Read More

    Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

    By Lee Bittinger | March 7, 2023

    Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now? You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. A lot of... Read More

    Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners

    By Lee Bittinger | March 2, 2023

    Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for you, even as the market moderates. How Equity Has Grown in Recent... Read More

    One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home

    By Lee Bittinger | February 28, 2023

    One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac: “Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you create financial stability.” With spring... Read More

    How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

    By Lee Bittinger | February 23, 2023

    How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable. However, it’s unlikely all 28 million Americans will... Read More

    The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now

    By Lee Bittinger | February 21, 2023

    The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy.”... Read More

    Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?

    By Lee Bittinger | February 16, 2023

    Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices? The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices. Local price trends still vary by market. But... Read More

    What You Should Know About Closing Costs

    By Lee Bittinger | February 14, 2023

    What You Should Know About Closing Costs Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home,... Read More

    Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash

    By Lee Bittinger | February 9, 2023

    Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash 67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is... Read More